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TROPICAL STORM HILDA ADVISORY NUMBER   3
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL       EP102015
800 AM PDT THU AUG 06 2015

...TROPICAL DEPRESSION STRENGTHENS INTO A TROPICAL STORM...


SUMMARY OF 800 AM PDT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...12.7N 132.3W
ABOUT 1630 MI...2620 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 275 DEGREES AT 13 MPH...20 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1004 MB...29.65 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.


DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK
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At 800 AM PDT (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Hilda was
located near latitude 12.7 North, longitude 132.3 West. Hilda is
moving toward the west near 13 mph (20 km/h).  This motion is
expected to continue through tonight followed by a turn toward the
west-northwest on Friday.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 40 mph (65 km/h) with
higher gusts. Strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours,
and Hilda is expected to be near hurricane strength by Saturday.

Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 35 miles (55 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1004 mb (29.65 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 200 PM PDT.

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Forecaster Kimberlain

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